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India women seal 3-0 win vs Spain to win Spanish Federation hockey tournament

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The Indian women's hockey team produced a dominant performance to comfortably beat hosts Spain 3-0 and win the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament on Sunday. Vandana Katariya (22nd minute), Monika (48th) and Udita (58th) were the goal scorers as India remained unbeaten in the tournament.

India Women defeated Spain to win the Spanish Federation hockey tournament.

Riding on the success of Saturday's match against England, where Lalremsiami's hattrick helped them win 3-0, table toppers India got off to strong start in the first quarter. The Indians started cautiously and maintained a disciplined structure with short, accurate passes that allowed them to create space in the circle. But goals eluded the visitors in the first quarter.

Spain created some fine opportunities in the last five minutes of the first quarter but India captain and goalkeeper Savita kept the opponents at bay by producing some fine saves. India started the second quarter in a dominant fashion, showing clear intent to take the lead.